Rubicon vs sport suspension height?

[Carlton]

It would normally be 6, with the new york state silhouette in the middle. The vanity plate allowed me to delete some of the NY taint off of my Jeep.

Too bad you couldn't delete a large portion of the state

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[Headbarcode]

Too bad you couldn't delete a large portion of the state

Believe me, I tried! Unfortunately, dmv didn't have a form for that.

 

[BMB]

Should be a reasonable guess, mine were 90/91 & 59/61 so w/ your 92 spring in the mix at least a 60 would seem to the least of what to expect. If you put the 61 next to your mystery spring and it's longer, then it's a 62, if it's shorter it's a 60 or 59 (but like I said, w/ that 92 in your set I doubt you'd be as low as a 59, but YMMV

This makes too much sense, haha! I actually don’t have them in hand yet, had a family member out of town pick up this haul for $200. I have also ordered the matching Fox 2.0 front shocks and extended Mopar control arms.

 

[blnewt]

This makes too much sense, haha! I actually don’t have them in hand yet, had a family member out of town pick up this haul for $200. I have also ordered the matching Fox 2.0 front shocks and extended Mopar control arms.

Nice! You're going to love the upgrade!

 

[BMB]

I finally got around to removing my 57,58,87,88 springs and installing the 61,62,91,92 springs in my JLU Sport 3.6. I gained about 2" overall. I also installed Fox 2.0 shocks. I do feel the ride is actually better than previous. I have the mopar extended front lower control arms but haven't installed yet. I will get them installed but honestly the steering tracking is still as great as it was before. This was my main reason for going with rubicon suspension, I loved the way my Jeep's ride and steering was before, and didn't want to compromise it.

 

[blnewt]

I finally got around to removing my 57,58,87,88 springs and installing the 61,62,91,92 springs in my JLU Sport 3.6. I gained about 2" overall. I also installed Fox 2.0 shocks. I do feel the ride is actually better than previous. I have the mopar extended front lower control arms but haven't installed yet. I will get them installed but honestly the steering tracking is still as great as it was before. This was my main reason for going with rubicon suspension, I loved the way my Jeep's ride and steering was before, and didn't want to compromise it.

Looking good! I would surely get those LCAs, you will really notice a significant change for the better rolling at hwy speeds, I doubt you'll need barely a finger on the wheel to keep it tracking straight. I barely need one and mine's a 2 dr

 

[BMB]

Looking good! I would surely get those LCAs, you will really notice a significant change for the better rolling at hwy speeds, I doubt you'll need barely a finger on the wheel to keep it tracking straight. I barely need one and mine's a 2 dr

I finished this out and put the longer LCAs on this weekend. Wow! What a difference! Also found some Rubi premium wheels and 285/70/17 take offs.

 

[blnewt]

I finished this out and put the longer LCAs on this weekend. Wow! What a difference! Also found some Rubi premium wheels and 285/70/17 take offs.

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Very nice upgrade, I bet it runs down the road even better than new, and looks great too!

 

[BMB]

I finished this out and put the longer LCAs on this weekend. Wow! What a difference! Also found some Rubi premium wheels and 285/70/17 take offs.

My OCD kicked in when adjusting steering center and I took it to get an alignment. Boy am I glad I did. I tried setting it myself some but decided I could never get as close as dedicated equipment can. My Jeep was really out of alignment, but this can also show where the mopar extended LCAs put your caster with rubicon suspension (perfect).

 

[blnewt]

My OCD kicked in when adjusting steering center and I took it to get an alignment. Boy am I glad I did. I tried setting it myself some but decided I could never get as close as dedicated equipment can. My Jeep was really out of alignment, but this can also show where the mopar extended LCAs put your caster with rubicon suspension (perfect).

Nice to get that toe balanced, and yeah, caster is now in the sweet spot, bet you love driving it even more now!

 

[The Fixer]

Mine is about 1/2" taller measured at the mirror compared to a stock Rubi, and I wound up almost 2.5" over stock Sport height. I'm using Rubicon springs/shocks from a steel bumper/hard top JL and 285/70 KO2s. My JL is similar to yours, just plastic bumpers and a soft top.

 

[AdamG]

so, what parts did you install and how did it affect the height.
In my garage I have 2.25 inches of clearance on my current sport s with stock 245/75/17 tires with the sunrider top open. I'd like to get bigger tires, but I don't want to give up the ability to drive in and out of the garage without having to flip the top closed so it will fit.

Thanks for any and all measurements. Keep jeepin/

2.25” to the door frame, or to the bottom of the door when it’s up? After hitting the hooks on my door, I found out I could make the door open further and gained a couple inches in height. There’s a little sensor, just had to move it back on the center track towards to motor. Boom, more clearance. Had never thought about how much the door can/can’t open until then

 

[AdamG]

Yup the sunrider is awesome and I love it but dang does it sit tall, even when strapped down. My doorbell camera caught me hitting, thankfully I didn’t damage it. I think/hope that when my lift and 35s go on I’ll still clear, if not I might be cutting in a couple channels on the trim board!

 

[blnewt]

The low spot for me is actually the piece of wood trim around the garage opening. You can see in the photo. Approximately 2" from hook to touch the wood. I could remove the trim board and gain about 3/4".
I didn't take a picture but the moving garage door itself is about 3.5" above the jeep hook. So the trim board is my limiting height piece. For those who don't have the soft top - sunrider is amazing. It takes 30 seconds to open or shut. You can drive 80 mph. The front seat is full convertible open top. The back seats are 3/4 open to the air. Scroll down to see how much extra height it adds when open - about 8-10 inches.

And I include a photo with sunrider open. I ride this way 90% of the time. It would be a sad day in Galveston if I needed to close the top just to get into the garage.

I'd go ahead and lift that bad boy
If you have to put the sunrider back down to keep in garage that's not too bad (if indeed it only takes 30-40 seconds). That beats the hell out of me having to remove my hardtop, put it on the garage hoist and back it out for a top-off drive

 

[AdamG]

If you don’t need to lift it, and aren’t going to flex it, then I’d just pick your favorite AT in 285-70 or 295-70 and be done!

True height control can only be done with a spacer. Tires will be half the difference in diameter, but some tires are bigger than others of the same size.

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